Yes, all you need is the adult child's consent. No notice to the biological father should be required. This would be an adult adoption. Under...

I am a Georgia resident who wants to file divorce from my separated husband. Is he entitled to my pending accident settlement?

Georgia’s case law allocates personal injury awards into separate and marital portions based on the purpose of the award. The marital portion of a...

Do I need to consult an probate/estate attorney to probate the wills of my parents?

Probate is the process that any assets owned in our name have to go through when we die, since we are not here to sign transfer documents. A will...

What can I do to protect myself and my son of a last minute court order from taking my son our of the country?

The complete and correct answer would depend on a review of the agreement and/or order you have in place and any language in there about relocation...

I fear my ex may be planning to move out of state with out children

If your agreement and order were in Georgia, most agreements and orders follow a statutory provision requiring a parent moving with a child to...

My Father recently died in october of 2010,His youngest daughter gets everything, but how his will

Based on the facts you have presented, I would agree that the will is subject to challenge in the probate court in the county where your father was...

How do I get the car returned

I agree with the prior response. You should file a Motion for Contempt and ask the judge to order her to comply with the Order or face punishment...

Do alimoney stop if we start back dating

The answer will largely depend on the language of your divorce decree and the settlement agreement, but alimony usually terminates upon marriage...

Final Custody Hearing

In custody and divorce cases in Cherokee County (Canton) Georgia, the mediation program is administered by the 9th Judicial Administrative District...

My ex wife has joint legal custody of our 6 year old daughter. Could I get the custody switched to where I have he joint legal

In Georgia, a court is authorized to make a change in custody if the primary custodial parent engages in a pattern of conduct which prevents or...